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Yes they were. It was called the "Uganda Proposal". The idea was brought about by Theodore Herzl at the Sixth Zionist meeting in Basel 1903.
They were also offered other places but were not excepted by the proposals Gov't officials. Israel was the last choice due to Chaim Weizmann's ties with Churchill who helped them occupy the current territory.
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What colonies Offered large tracts of land?
Pennsylvania offered large tracts of land :)
What were the problems that existed in forming the state of Israel?
The state of Israel got its independence in 1948. The U.N suggested to split the land for both Jews and Arabs. The Jews agreed but the Arabs didn't. War burst and the Jews won. Further more, Israel is mentioned in the bible many times as the home of Jews so it goes way back to 4,000 years ago.
Why did the Jews buy land in the Palestinian Quarter?
There is no such thing as "the Palestinian Quarter", so Jews could not buy land there.
What group of people in the Russian Empire were forbidden to own land?
jews
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it offered rich land for farming
What is Uganda's land like?
Uganda has loose soil , and a tropical climate.
What are facts about Uganda?
in Uganda you drive on the left side of the road Uganda was once called "the pearl of Africa" because of the fertile land.
Why was the land in the Middle Colonies attractive to immigrants?
it offered rich land for farming
What land did Hitler take from the french?
Uganda.
Why do the Jews think Palestinians shouldn't have their land?
Jews do not think this. Most Israeli Jews support a two-state solution. They just want the Palestinians to recognize Israel's right to exist.
What has the author Expedit Ddungu written?
Expedit Ddungu has written: 'A review of the MISR-Wisconsin Land Tenure Centre study on Land tenure and agricultural development in Uganda' -- subject(s): Land reform, Land tenure, Land tenure and agricultural development in Uganda
Can you display all three stanzas of the Uganda national anthem?
Below are the full lyrics for "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty" the national anthem of Uganda which comprises of 3 stanzas: Oh Uganda! may God uphold thee,We lay our future in thy hand.United, free,For libertyTogether we'll always stand.Oh Uganda! the land of freedom.Our love and labour we give,And with neighbours allAt our country's callIn peace and friendship we'll live.Oh Uganda! the land that feeds usBy sun and fertile soil grown.For our own dear land,We'll always stand,The Pearl of Africa's Crown.
Why did many black migrate to the great plains area?
The Homestead Act offered them free land.
What is Uganda's slogan?
Uganda Martyrs University's motto is 'Virtute et Sapientia Duc-Mundum'.
What colonies Offered large tracts of land?
Pennsylvania offered large tracts of land :)
Why do Jews say promise land?
The Jews says promised land, of milk and honey.
When Israel was granted statehood?
Israel was recognized as a state in 1948. The land Israel is on now was part of the land brittian received after WW II. It was given to the Jews for a homeland.
